Machinists Salary in Southwest Missouri

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Southwest Missouri nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $43,840 -21.9% vs national
Median hourly $21.08
10th percentile $31,700
90th percentile $61,610
Employed locally 110
National median $56,150

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $31,700
    25th
    $37,710
    50th (median)
    $43,840
    75th
    $49,270
    90th
    $61,610

    Top-paying metros for Machinists

    Metro areaMedian salary
    District of Columbia $101,810
    Northern New Mexico nonmetropolitan area $85,530
    Bloomington, IL $81,240
    Florence-Muscle Shoals, AL $80,150
    Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA $78,580
    Barnstable Town, MA $77,650

    Related occupations in Southwest Missouri

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators$36,320
    Meat, Poultry, and Fish Cutters and Trimmers$39,570
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers$62,840
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders$47,010
    Mixing and Blending Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$48,840
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers$46,690

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Machinists make per hour in Southwest Missouri?

    The median hourly wage for Machinists in Southwest Missouri is $21.08, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $28.50 or more per hour.

    Is Southwest Missouri above or below average for Machinists salaries?

    The median Machinists salary in Southwest Missouri is 21.9% below the national median of $56,150. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Machinists in Southwest Missouri?

    Entry-level Machinists (10th percentile) earn around $31,700 per year in Southwest Missouri. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $37,710.